Location: Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA (On the coast, 150 miles North of San Francisco) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7-8)
Keywords: upper floor of two story building,
Imagine your own private view of Mendocino Bay and the Pacific Ocean, sitting on the balcony or in the living room, watching the sun set....or rise. You can hear the waves hitting the cliffs below the house.
You are surrounded by the artwork of Bill and Jennie Zacha, founders of Mendocino’s artist community, as this was their home, which Bill designed and built in 1964.
Artists Dorr Bothwell, Toshi Yoshida, Hilda Pertha, Fran Moyer, and Charles Stevenson, and many others gathered here on many evenings to talk and share ideas, to celebrate and to plan. They sipped red wine, ate Spaghetti Carbonara and reaped inspiration for their next work of art.
There is no better view or location in the village than the Zacha House. You are in town, right on Main Street, yet in a very quiet area across from the Headlands State Park. You are steps away to the best that Mendocino has to offer—great restaurants, galleries, the Mendocino Art Center, the Mendocino Theatre Company, Music Festival, Headlands, and the beach!
This house is most suited to sophisticated couples wanting a classic Mendocino experience. There are three private bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed, magnificent view and is attached to two baths. A second bedroom has a twin and double bed, view from a private deck, and an attached bath (connected to one previously mentioned). A third bedroom has a full bed, small sink, and enormous library. The baths are as unique as the rest of the house. The shower room has two showers.
The kitchen is stocked with everything needed to create a gourmet meal and entertain friends.
One-of-a-kind antiques and original artworks throughout the house will delight the eye and excite the imagination.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : Parking for 4 Vehicles
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Queen Bedroom Has Full Ocean View and Private Bathroom with Shower
- Double Bed (2) : There is one room with a double bed and another with a double bed and twin. This latter room has an Ocean View, a TV/DVD, a Balcony and Private Bathroom with Shower
- Twin/Single Bed : The Twin is Located in a room with a Double Bed.
- Convertible Bed : Actually a window seat in the Living Room, measuring 10' long by 28" wide. This is suitable for a child or shorter, narrower adults.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with gas stove
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Owner will happily provide names of local caterers and event planners.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Farberware electric grill
- Deck/Patio : views of Mendocino Bay, Big River Estuary, and the Headlands State Park from the East guest room
- Balcony : The 40 foot X 10 foot Balcony has an unparalelled vista of Mendocino Bay, Mendocino Headlands State Part, and the Pacific ocean.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Thought the house sits on Main Street the living space is all on the second floor, which guarantees you an unbroken panorama.
- Communications
- Telephone : Please bring your cell phone. The house phone has no long distance.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WIFI is up and running
- Other Amenities
- As you arrive on the second floor you are embraced by its warmth, as there is an atrium in the center of the house which brings light and heats the terracotta tile floors. Then you are awed by the vista of the Pacific Ocean and Mendocino Bay , spread out at your feet.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children : Antique and open stairways make this property too stressful for parents and young children.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$300/night (2 people), $25 each additional person
$1800/week (2 people), $150 each additional person
Currently no hi/lo season.
Per month negotiable.
All rates include tax.
$75 cleaning
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Magnificent 180 Degree Ocean and Bay Views from Town
Year Purchased: 1962
Why the Owner Chose Mendocino
This is the family home where I grew up. I lived here with my parents, Bill and Jennie Zacha, the artists who drew their friends to this town and helped create the artists’ community it has become. My parents first saw Mendocino in 1957. As described by Look Magazine in a 1962 article, “it was virtually a ghost town. Its population, completely dependent on a dying lumber industry, was dwindling. The town had lost interest in itself; there was absolutely nothing doing. How Bill Zacha revived it is indeed a miracle.” In Bill’s words, “Towns have souls and needs like other living things. People forget this. When I first saw Mendocino, I became excited. It had an unusual, almost unearthly quality about it - pure, quiet, unsullied - but it was dying. I knew I could help it, help it get back on its feet and make it a place where people would get a simple but profound satisfaction out of living."
After starting the Mendocino Art Center, my parents (and I) spent many years visiting and living in Italy and Japan. The influence of these countries is quite evident in the artwork throughout the house. My parents loved to entertain. While my life has taken me to Oregon now, where I spend most of my time, I want to share this home with those who appreciate its unique architecture, 60’s sophistication, and magnificent views.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The best benefit is that once you park the car everything is within a 5 block radius!
And once inside the house you are in a private, peaceful sanctuary....with a view!
Owner's Map of Mendocino
We came to Mendocino when I was a small child, and I have never been able to leave! Though I have traveled and lived elsewhere Mendo has a way of drawing me back which I can't deny. It is one of the serene spots on this chaotic planet and I always feel healed after I have been here.
Property Photos
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- VIew from Living Room - Mendocino Bay View Vacation Penthouse
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- View from Deck - Mendocino Bay View Vacation Penthouse
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- View from Master Bedroom - Mendocino Bay View Vacation Penthouse
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- View Upon Entering
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- Dining Room
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- Sunroom
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- Living Room with 500 year-old Japanese Screen
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- Kitchen
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- View from Dining Room
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- Master Bedroom
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- Twin and Double Bed Room
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- Third Bedroom
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- Deck: East View
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- Deck: West View
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- View from Bedroom Deck
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- Exit/Entry
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #244901
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